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How do I get my security deposit back from my landlord in Arizona?
I am a tenant. The landlord resides in AZ. We rented the landlord's property in TX. We finished the contract, left the property in good condition. It has been more than 30 days already yet the landlord don't want to give our security deposit back. No itemization list, nothing but only phone calls telling us that they will only give $400 back from our $1200 deposit. What should ...
04/20/2017 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Arizona | #36008What is the maximum-security deposit that a landlord can ask his tenant to pay in Iowa?
How much security deposit can I ask my tenant to pay? I wanna know the Iowa law here.
03/03/2017 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Iowa | #33279Can the landlord deduct payment of rent due from the security deposit in West Virginia?
My tenant didn’t pay rent for the last three months before the lease got expired. He is a nice guy so I didn’t make a fuss about it earlier. Now he says that I can deduct the rent from the security deposit. Is it legal to do so in West Virginia?
03/01/2017 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: West Virginia | #33100Is the Security deposit a security for default in rent payment?
My younger brother blew all his money gambling and has no money to pay his rent for the month. Can he request the landlord to adjust the unpaid rent with the security deposit, considering it as a security for such defaults?
02/13/2017 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Texas | #32054Is it necessary that the landlord give a written statement regarding deduction from the security deposit in Colorado?
My tenant surrendered the rental premises this month. I am supposed to refund his security deposit in a few days. I will be making few deductions from the security deposit with the consent of my tenant. Do I have to provide my tenant a written statement specifying the reasons for making such deductions? I am a resident of Colorado.
01/21/2017 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Colorado | #30714In Colorado, what is the time limit within which the security deposits should be returned?
My tenant has asked me to return his security deposit within 15days. Tenant vacated the rental premises 15 days back. The rental agreement does not have any specific time frame within which I should return the security deposit. In this case, within how many days should I return the security deposit to my tenant? I am a resident of Colorado.
01/21/2017 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Colorado | #30713Under the Idaho law, what is the time period within which a landlord should refund the security deposit to his tenant?
Last week my tenant left the rental property and moved to another city. I am required to return his security deposit. Under the Idaho law, what is the time period within which I should refund the security deposit to my tenant?
01/17/2017 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Idaho | #30373Can a landlord deduct from the security deposit for painting the rental property?
I vacated the rental property on the 31st of last month. My landlord has deducted some amount from the security deposit for re-painting the rental property. Can my landlord make deductions from the security deposit for painting the rental property?
01/17/2017 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Idaho | #30372How long can a landlord withhold returning the security deposit in Iowa?
I moved out of my apartment a month ago. My landlord hasn’t returned my security deposit yet. How long can a landlord withhold returning the security deposit in Iowa?
01/16/2017 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Iowa | #30288Is there any limitation for the amount sought as security deposit while renting out an apartment in Michigan?
I am renting out an apartment in Michigan to a family. The rent decided is $1000 per month. Since it is a family of 7 with 5 kids and the possibility of damages to my rental unit is higher, I feel that I need to ask for a security deposit of $2000. Is there any limitation for the amount sought as security deposit in Michigan?
01/16/2017 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Michigan | #30262